Pulmonary Services for Lung Disease

Northeastern Connecticut has a consistently higher rate of lung diseases, such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema, making it an important health concern for Day Kimball Hospital. To meet the community’s need for diagnostic and treatment programs for residents living with lung disease, Day Kimball Hospital has taken an aggressive stand by developing a first-rate Pulmonary Services department. This department offers a wide range of physician, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for patients suffering from chronic lung disease.

In 2002, the Pulmonary Services department welcomed Dr. John Day, Jr, a board certified pulmonologist, to the hospital’s medical staff. Dr. Day was previously in private practice in Worcester, Massachusetts and on the medical staffs of the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital. Dr. Day’s extensive background in diagnosing and treating chronic lung disease is an excellent addition to the department’s wealth of expertise.

Diagnostic tests available at the hospital through the Respiratory Services Department include pulmonary function tests to determine the level of airflow obstruction and arterial blood gas tests to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Day Kimball’s Pulmonary Services department is complemented by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, an innovative program of education and supervised exercise to assist patients in living as active lives as possible. The hospital also provides assistance to smokers who wish to quit through a weekly Smokers Support Group.

Services Provided

Inpatient consultation, diagnosis and treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation and various support groups. A referral from your primary care physician is necessary.

Contact Information

Phone: (860) 928-4344
Fax: (860) 928-4188

Location

Day Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT.

Directions

Directions to DKH

Physicians/Team members

Dr. John A. Day, Jr., Pulmonologist
346 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT
First driveway after hospital entrance on Route 44.

Dr. Denis Baillargeon, Internist
330 Pomfret Street
Putnam, CT
Located in Professional Building at back of entrance of hospital.

Dr. Jane Doyle
Medical Center of Northeast Connecticut
Dayville, CT

John O'Keefe, RN,
Director, Intensive Care Services

Carol Smith, RRT, Supervisor of Respitory and Cardiac Services. x2587
Carol Artiaco, RN,Clinical Coordinator x2913
John O'Keefe, RN, Director, Intensive Care Services x 2370

Related support groups or programs

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
A program of education and safe, supervised exercise for individuals suffering from lung disease. Meets twice weekly at Day Kimball Hospital. A physician referral is required. For more information call (860) 963-6315.

Better Breathing Club
Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 1:30 pm at Day Kimball Hospital’s Field Conference Center #2. For more information call (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366, ext. 2292.

Asthma Solutions (FREE Asthma Clinic)
At the clinic, you will meet with a Respiratory Therapist and Lung Physician who will do free evaluation, testing, management, and education. The clinic is for those 15 years and older without regular access to healthcare and who are uninsured or underinsured. The clinic will provide you
with the proper tools and education to lead
a healthier life. Call (860) 928-4344 with any questions. Meets the First Thursday of the month, starting on October 5, 2006. Hillside Professional Building (in the office of Dr. John Day, Pulmonologist) 346 Pomfret Street, Putnam 6:00 to 9:00 pm. For
ages 15 and older. Call (860) 928-4344 with questions.

Related affiliates or organizations

American Lung Association
1740 Broadway, New York, New York 10019, (212) 315-8700 or www.lungusa.org

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Day Kimball Hospital
320 Pomfret Street (Route 44)
Putnam, Connecticut 06260
Phone: (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366
TTY: (860) 963-6422